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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Margret get to her office?
(a) A winding staircase.
(b) A steep ladder.
(c) An escalator.
(d) An elevator.

2. Who is the author of MARGRET HOWTH: A STORY OF TO-DAY?
(a) Rebecca Hardison Davis.
(b) Rebecca Sunnybrook Davis.
(c) Roberta Harding Davis.
(d) Rebecca Harding Davis.

3. What is the name of Margret's long lost dog?
(a) Rex.
(b) Tiger.
(c) Sam.
(d) Chuckie.

4. Why has Dr. Knowles purchased new property?
(a) To build a new home.
(b) To build a new mill.
(c) To establish a new commune.
(d) To build a new library.

5. What is Mrs. Howth doing as Margret does her chores?
(a) Sweeps the floor.
(b) Tends the fire.
(c) Kneads bread.
(d) Dozes in a chair.

6. Who is buying the mill from Dr. Knowles?
(a) Mr. Holmes and Mr. Herne.
(b) Mr. Herne and Mr. Pike.
(c) Mr. Holmes and Mr. Pike.
(d) Mr. Holmes and Mr. Howth.

7. Who visits the Howth family every night?
(a) Reverend Morgan.
(b) Susan Benedict.
(c) Dr. Knowles.
(d) Sister Mary Acquin.

8. Which of the following is NOT part of Margret's trip to return home?
(a) The meatpacking district.
(b) Past the rowhouses.
(c) Into the country.
(d) Through the suburbs.

9. From what affliction does Margret's father suffer?
(a) Deafness.
(b) Blindness.
(c) Epilepsy.
(d) Leg deformity.

10. Which of the following has Margret NOT given up in order to work?
(a) Career.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Joy.
(d) Love.

11. Who follows Margret home?
(a) Dr. Knowles.
(b) Frankie Murray.
(c) Jerry Grayson.
(d) Mr. Howth.

12. Where does Dr. Knowles go when he leaves the Howth home?
(a) The church.
(b) The mill.
(c) A bar.
(d) His own home.

13. What time of day is it when Chapter 2 begins?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Noon.
(c) Night.
(d) Late afternoon.

14. What does Margret hope people will know from her story?
(a) The excitement of war.
(b) How smart she was.
(c) The anguish of the time in which she lived.
(d) How wonderful her parents were.

15. Who set up Lois in her business?
(a) Mr. Holmes.
(b) Mrs. Howth.
(c) Mr. Howth.
(d) Dr. Knowles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margret do before going to bed?

2. Who is the vendor approaching Margret's house?

3. Who is the only one who feeds the caged chicken in Margret's office?

4. Which of the following is NOT an element of the Howth household?

5. How does Margret get to work this morning?

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